Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 12-1727
- Format
- 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo
Vinyl pressings
Never Too Much
by Luther Vandross · 1981
29 pressings9 countriesSoulFunk / Soul
Never Too Much was first pressed on vinyl in 1981. Every vinyl pressing is listed below with its label, catalog number and runout codes, so you can tell an original from a reissue.
How to spot a first pressing of Never Too Much
20 pressings came out in 1981, the album's first year, in 8 countries. Compare the label and catalog number on your copy, then the codes etched or stamped in the runout groove (the dead wax around the label): they are the surest sign of an early pressing.
Europe
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPCA 1727Epic A-1727
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
01-1727-1A-1 R ASide A, stamped exc. R is etched
01-1727-1B-1 R ASide B, stamped exc. R is etched
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A 13 1857
- Format
- 12"
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
EPC A 1857 A*Side A label
EPC A 1857 B*Side B label
UK
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic EPC A1857
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Single · Light Blue 'Ink' Label
US
1981- Label and catalog number
- Epic 14-02409
- Format
- 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo
- Runout / matrix
STERLING(Stamped) ZSS-168713-1G pA-Side Runout Etching
STERLING(Stamped) gr p ZSS-168725-1BB-Side Runout Etching
ZSS 168713A-Side Label
ZSS 168725B-Side Label
Not sure how to read the runout? See matrix numbers, runout and dead wax and how to tell a first pressing.
All 29 vinyl pressings
By decade, oldest first. Open a pressing for its full label, barcode and runout details.
1980s24 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1981 | Argentina | Epic DEP 221First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | Australia | Epic ES 701First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 12-1727First year12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Europe | Epic EPCA 1727 / Epic A-1727First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Columbia 14-02409 ZSS 168713First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Epic 14-02409First year7", 45 RPM | 7", 45 RPM |
| 1981 | Jamaica | Philadelphia International Records ZSS 168713First year7" | 7" |
| 1981 | New Zealand | Epic ES 701First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | Spain | Epic EPC A-1727First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Stereo |
| 1981 | Spain | Epic EPC A-1727First year7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Single, Promo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A 13 1857First year12" | 12" |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1857First year7", 45 RPM, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Stereo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1857First year7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo | 7", 45 RPM, Promo, Stereo · Promo |
| 1981 | UK | Epic EPC A1857First year7", 45 RPM, Single | 7", 45 RPM, Single |
| 1981 | US | Epic 14-02409First year7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo | 7", 45 RPM, Styrene, Stereo |
1990s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1990 | US | Epic 49 7314112", 33 ⅓ RPM | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM |
2010s1 pressing
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | UK | Not On Label (Luther Vandross) LV24 / Not On Label (Jam Hot (2)) LV2412", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial | 12", Single Sided, Unofficial Release, White Label · Unofficial |
Year unknown3 pressings
| Year | Country | Label and catalog number | Format |
|---|---|---|---|
| ? | Italy | Epic AS 126512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Promo, Unofficial Release, Stereo · Unofficial, Promo |
| ? | US | Epic AS-126512", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial | 12", 33 ⅓ RPM, Unofficial Release · Unofficial |
| ? | US | Epic AS 58012", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo | 12", 45 RPM, Reissue, Stereo |
Tracklist
- ANever Too Much3:49
- BYou Stopped Loving Me4:59
Questions
How many vinyl pressings of Never Too Much are there?
29 vinyl pressings of Never Too Much are listed here, from 9 countries, released between 1981 and 2012.
When was Never Too Much first released on vinyl?
The earliest pressings are from 1981, in Europe, UK, US, Australia and more. One of them is Epic EPCA 12-1727.
How do I tell if my copy of Never Too Much is a first pressing?
Check the catalog number on the label (first-year pressings use EPCA 12-1727, EPCA 1727, EPC A 13 1857, EPC A1857) and the codes etched in the runout groove, then compare them with the pressings listed above. Later reissues often keep the catalog number but change the label design or the runout codes.
How much is Never Too Much on vinyl worth?
It depends on which pressing you have and on the condition of the record and its sleeve. Early pressings from the album's home country in near mint condition are usually worth the most; common later reissues are worth far less. Scan your copy with VinylLens to see its value for every grade.
